Continental Electric Brake System Modules Recalled for Internal Leak Risk
Continental Automotive Systems is recalling specific Electric Brake System modules where manufacturing defects may cause internal leaks, potentially increasing crash risk.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the braking system that explicitly increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Continental Automotive Systems, Inc. is recalling certain Electric Brake System (EBS) modules with model number MK100. The recall addresses a manufacturing defect where valves inside the module may have been damaged, resulting in an internal brake module leak.
A leak inside the brake module can cause an unexpected increase in brake pedal travel or unexpected movement during an Auto Hold event, which increases the risk of a crash. The source text does not specify the number of affected vehicles or the specific vehicle models involved.
The remedy program will be determined by the vehicle manufacturers and provided free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a schedule for recall notification. Owners may contact their respective vehicle manufacturers for more information or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE recall
- Manufacturer
- Continental Automotive Systems, Inc.
- Category
- Vehicle — Braking System
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 1,420
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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